James McGrath (Wisconsin politician) explained

James McGrath
Birth Place:Ireland
Office:Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
Term Start:1865
Term End:1874
Successor:Edward Keogh
Otherparty:Independent
Party:Democratic
Birth Date:March 15, 1836

James McGrath was an Irish-born American politician who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1865 to 1874.

Early life

McGrath was born on March 15, 1836, in Ireland. He later resided in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[1]

Career

McGrath was a member of the Assembly during the 1865, 1866, 1867, 1868, 1870, 1873 and 1874 sessions.[2] A Democrat while he was a member, he lost to Edward Keogh as an Independent in 1875.

Notes and References

  1. Book: The Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin. Madison, Wis.. 13th. 1874. 463.
  2. Book: Lawrence S. Barish. 2007. State of Wisconsin Blue Book 2007 - 2008. 159.